Bishop Henry King; John Sparrow [ed]Biblio.com
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1925947F9London: The Nonesuch Press 1925 . Hardback. Very Good. 10.5" by 7.5". None. John Sparrow's limited edition of the collected poems of Henry King the Bishop of Chichester and a close friend of major literary figures of the seventeenth century. No. 606 of 900 copies of this edition produced.Edited by John Sparrow.A wonderful Nonesuch Press edition of the collected poems of Bishop of Chichester Henry King who in his day was a close friend of such figures as John Donne Ben Jonson and Izaac Walton.King wrote many elegies during his career with some being dedicated to personal friends including Jonson and Donne. In the publisher's original paper vellum binding. Back strip age toned with light shelf wear to back strip tail. Small mark to rear board. Spotting to front board perimeters with board lightly cocked. Head and tail of front joint starting with board firmly held. Internally firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Majority of leaves unopened to fore edge. Very Good The Nonesuch Press hardcover
1925960H15London: The Nonesuch Press 1925 . Hardback. Very Good. 10.5" by 7". None. An understated limited edition collection of the poems of Henry King by The Nonesuch Press edited by John Sparrow. In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding. This volume is a limited edition being copy number seventy four of nine hundred. This is a quietly elegant Nonesuch Press revival of Bishop Henry King's 17th-century verse contemplating themes of love loss and mortality his verses provide a bridge between the sacred and the secular. Henry King 1592 - 1669 was an English poet who served as Bishop of Chichester. He was a close friend of John Donne who made him one of his executors. He was also well acquainted with Ben Jonson George Sandys Sir Henry Blount and James Howell. His friendship with Izaak Walton began about 1634 and was lifelong. In the original publisher's full paper vellum binding. Externally generally smart. Slight spotting to boards heavier to rear board. Boards slightly cocked. Spine age toned typical of this binding. Offsetting and spotting to endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot heavier to rough cut fore edge. Minor cockling towards fore edge. Very Good The Nonesuch Press hardcover
19251003H41London: The Nonesuch Press 1925 . Hardback. Good. 10.5" by 7". None. A limited Nonesuch Press edition of the poetry of Bishop Henry King with a contemporary presentation inscription from the celebrated modernist poster designer E. McKnight Kauffer to the front free endpaper. In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding.A limited edition being number four hundred and eighteen of nine hundred copies printed the typography designed by Francis Meynell and printed at the Cambridge University Press by Walter Lewis.A finely printed edition of the poems of Henry King 1592-1669 the English metaphysical poet and Bishop of Chichester. Among his most celebrated works is The Exequy an elegy written on the death of his wife.Notably this copy bears a presentation inscription to the front free endpaper dated 1925 from the American-born graphic designer and poster artist Edward McKnight Kauffer 1890-1954 reading: "To Eric G. Underwood from his friend E. McKnight Kauffer. 1925." Kauffer is particularly well known for his modernist posters for London Underground Shell Oil and the Great Western Railway among other commercial clients In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding. Bookplate of Eric G. Underwood to front paste down. With a contemporary presentation from the celebrated graphic designer E. McKnight Kauffer to front free endpaper. Slight offsetting to endpapers. Boards slightly splayed. Front joint cracked with slight lifting and loss to vellum paper heavier to head and tail of spine. Spotting marking and slight discolouration to perimeters of paper vellum boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if slightly age toned with one or two spots to rough cut fore edge. Slight cockling to fore edge. Good The Nonesuch Press hardcover
1925819A31London: The Nonesuch Press 1925. Hardback. Very Good. 10.5" by 7" . None . A limited edition of the collected poems of Henry King. Henry King was an English poet and Bishop of Chichester in the seventeenth century author of numerous elegies on royal people and on his close friends who included John Donne and Ben Johnson. The present volume contains his collected poems edited by John Sparrow published in a large paper limited edition of nine-hundred copies this number three-hundred and forty. The typography has been designed by Francis Meynell. In the original publisher's full paper vellum binding. Externally smart with minor shelf wear light soiling to boards and spine darkening to spine and minor chipping to extremities. Boards warped. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Occasional leaf unopened. Very Good The Nonesuch Press hardcover
19-7601Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1981. 4to. 8 pages. Stapled wraps. Very Good. Reference Paul Bowles Edouard Roditiet. et al. Includes bibliography 1966-1978.From the estate of Herb Yellin 1935 - 2014 the publisher of the Lord John Press. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1981. paperback
63-4387Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1979. Broadside. 15" x 10" Folded Sheet Near Fine. Printed in two colors.Provenance: Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. unknown
63-4389Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1979. Dealer Catalogue. 5.5" x 8.25" Folded Sheet Printed on Laid Paper Near Fine. Photographs.Provenance: Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. unknown
63-4221Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1982. 8vo. Stapled Wraps 8 pp. Very Good.Provenance: Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. paperback
63-4390Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1979. Dealer Catalogue. 5.5" x 8.25" Folded Sheet Printed on Laid Paper Near Fine. Photographs.Provenance: Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. unknown
63-4222Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1982. 8vo. Stapled Wraps 8 pp. Very Good.Provenance: Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. paperback
15-8662Santa Rosa CA: Black Sparrow Press 1992. Post Card Illustrated Very Good. Santa Rosa, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1992. unknown
19-7231Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press 1980s. Folio. Broadside/Flyer No. 8. Very Good. Has two creases from folds.From the estate of Herb Yellin 1935 - 2014 the publisher of the Lord John Press. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1980s. unknown
19701115630Los Angeles CA: Black Sparrow Press. Good copy housed in a clam shell box slip cased. Limited edition of 300 copies . Good. Paper. 1970. Black Sparrow Press unknown
197835146Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1978. Paperback. Very good. 8pp. Very good in publisher's stapled wraps. Lacking the order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
197935151Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1979. Paperback. Very good. Single leaf folded in threes to make 6pp. Includes order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
198235149Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1982. Paperback. Very good. 8pp. Very good in publisher's stapled wraps. Lacking the order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
198335150Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1983. Paperback. Very good. 8pp. Very good in publisher's stapled wraps. Includes the order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
197935152Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1979. Paperback. Very good. Single leaf folded once to make 4pp. Includes order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
198235147Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1982. Paperback. Very good. 8pp. Very good in publisher's stapled wraps. Lacking the order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
198335148Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1983. Paperback. Very good. 8pp. Very good in publisher's stapled wraps. Lacking the order form. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press paperback books
198022225Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara CA: Black Sparrow Press Spring 1980-Spring/Summer 2002. A collection of Black Sparrow Press bi-annual forthcoming books catalogs catalog texts by Tom Clark. Clark's own set each catalog bears his signature on the front wrapper. An extensive run in fine condition. Uncommon. A complete list is available upon request. Thin 8vos original patterned or decorated self-wrappers stapled as issued. An extensive run in fine condition. Uncommon. A complete list is available upon request. Black Sparrow Press unknown books
197159250Los Angeles: Black Sparrow 1971. First trade paperback printing. 39 pp. Light sunning along spine else near fine in printed wrappers. One of 800 copies. Introduction by Robert Kelly. Los Angeles: Black Sparrow, paperback books
1981WRCLIT54539Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1981. Cloth and boards. Plates. First edition ordinary clothbound issue 1500 copies thus. Publisher's review slip and prospectuses laid in along with an a.pc.s. from Morrow thanking the reviewer for his review. Near fine. Black Sparrow Press hardcover books
1968403993Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press 1968. Small 4to. Original printed wrappers. A fine copy. FIRST EDITION of this Christmas keepsake containing Bromige's "The Nest"; Kelly's "Yeod & Malkuth."; and Wakoski's "The Magi. Morrow & Cooney 113a. <br/><br/> Black Sparrow Press unknown books
1978WRCLIT77296Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press 1978. Cloth. Printed paper label. About fine. The trade format of this collective issue of 12 numbers including work by Davidson Everson Roditi Bukowski Eshleman Kelly Shelnutt Wakoski et al. MORROW & COONEY 308. Black Sparrow Press hardcover books
